Al-Balad, Jeddah جدة التاريخية
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Al-Balad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an urban area in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the 22 sights of Saudi Arabia looked up on this site and is the 17th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Jeddah is warmest from May to October, with daily highs reaching about 34 °C. The rainiest month is November, which has about 27 mm of rain. The coolest period is between December and February, when daily highs are around 26 °C to 28 °C and lows are between 20 °C and 22 °C.
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is the nearest airport, located 22 km from Al-Balad. The site is 845 km from Riyadh. Visitors can combine a trip to Al-Balad with a visit to King Fahd's Fountain, which is 6.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
